Rafa Benitez has just over two days to strengthen his Newcastle squad before the transfer window closes on Thursday night.

He has already brought in six new faces this summer, but it is widely expected that the Magpies will look to bring at least another two new faces through the door before Thursday’s 11pm deadline.

There has been no shortage of links this summer and Newcastle have continued to be linked with a number of players in the last couple of days - both incoming and outgoing.

Here is a round-up of all of the recent transfer links, both in terms of incomings and outgoings and what the latest is in regards to their current situation.

Incoming

Divock Origi

Newcastle are keen to sign Origi on a loan deal, but have been told by Liverpool that any deal would hinge on guarantees over game-time.

However, they face competition.

French publication L’Equipe are saying the Belgian forward could head to Ligue 1 giants Marseille this summer, although it is unclear whether the offer is a permanent or a loan deal.

Divock Origi (Image: Getty Images Europe)

There is also said to be interest from Tottenham, Juventus, Inter Milan, Sampdoria, Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg and Crystal Palace, and there are even suggestions he could be used as a makeweight in Liverpool’s pursuit of Monaco’s Thomas Lemar.

If Newcastle are to land him, they will have to beat off a LOT of competition.

Kenedy

It has been a slow-burner, but the Magpies are confident of securing the Brazilian on a loan deal before Thursday’s deadline.

Should Chelsea complete the signing of Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - which is looking increasingly likely - Newcastle are hopeful Kenedy will be allowed to join the Magpies.

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Lucas Perez

According to the Press Association, Lucas Perez is set to remain at Arsenal.

Despite wanting a move away in search of first-team football, Arsenal and Deportivo could not agree a fee for the Spaniard.

The Gunners were said to be holding out for £13.4 million - a fee that priced Newcastle and Turkish side Fenerbahce out of a move.

Deportivo were confident they could land him on a loan deal with a £3 million fee but with the impending departures at Arsenal, he is now set to stay until at least January.

Lucas Perez of Arsenal (Image: Getty Images Europe)

Dennis Praet

Despite interest from Newcastle, Everton and West Ham, reports in the Belgian media suggest that Dennis Praet will now remain at Serie A club Sampdoria.

Nicolas Tagliafico

Ricardo Schlieper, representative of Nicolas Tagliafico, said he sees the sale of the Independiente captain to Newcastle as “complex” but other European teams are interested in the defender.

The Argentinian international left-back is available for around £4 million, but the deal seems to have come across a hitch.

Schlieper told ‘Muy Independiente’ radio: “There was direct contact with Newcastle, but I see it as complex. I do not see that I can go further in England.

“I do not like to generate expectations without much sense, there are other clear alternatives (one of Spanish football), but since they did not transcend the club we keep them in silence, there are three conversations we will see if they thrive and if they accept them independently.”

Nicolas Tagliafico of Argentina (Image: 2017 Getty Images)

Jeroen Zoet

Reports from London this morning suggested United could be interested in a move for Dutch goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet.

West Ham are the only club to have made a bid for the PSV shot-stopper, although Newcastle and Palace have also been linked.